Childcare Lawyer

Childcare Lawyer required for an initial 3 month period, with a possibility for extension, to join a local authority based in East of England.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join a friendly, well supported team. The ideal candidate will be available to start immediately and confidently manage their own caseload. Caseloads will be of varying complexity; including child protection and safeguarding matters. Other duties will include:

• Conducting pre proceeding matters
• Attending LPM and PLO meetings
• Attending court covering own cases
• Advocacy experience is ideal, but not essential

Candidates with local government experience is desirable and the successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or legal executive. In return, there may be some element to work from home and offer flexible working hours for the right candidate.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Leah Edgar in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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